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Court house walking tour to aid revitalization says BOOMS

About 20 Amelia residents joined consultants Joe Borgstrom, from the Place and Main firm, and Commonwealth Regional Council’s (CRC) Christine Jackson in the Amelia Court House Community Walking Visioning Tour on Monday (Oct. 26) evening. The tour was part of the Business Opportunities On Main Street (BOOMS) project and...

Amelia Court House, VA · 3d

Axios Richmond

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New data center plans fuel fights in Goochland, Henrico, Chesterfield

Google is eyeing a massive 1,000-acre data center campus in Goochland as residents across the Richmond region push back against projects they fear they have little power to stop. Why it matters: The backlash is crossing county lines, with Henrico residents even pressing their own elected officials to intervene in Goochland's development decisions. Driving the news: A series of developments last week — from heated public meetings to newly disclosed plans and proposed zoning changes — fueled the growing tensions. The latest: Google's interest in Goochland's West Creek Business Park became public last week after the company and county agreed to lift an NDA dating to January 2024. The site has allowed data centers without new public zoning hearings since 1987. Meanwhile in Chesterfield: Hundreds of residents attended a contentious forum Tuesday , pressing Google, Dominion Energy and other industry representatives about transparency, electricity costs and environmental impacts. Google said it would limit its use of NDAs, following criticism over secrecy, while officials pledged continued community engagement . Along the Henrico-Goochland border: Henrico residents are fighting at least four proposed data centers in neighboring Goochland, including a nearly 900-acre campus along Patterson. They're concerned about pollution, noise and their limited

Goochland, VA · 5d

Henrico Citizen

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This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 3 – Shannon Taylor wins second term as Henrico prosecutor

On Nov. 3, 2015, Henrico County voters reelected Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, who defeated Republican challenger Tony Pham. Taylor, a Democrat who had first won the office in 2011, was seeking a second term. Contemporary CBS 6 reporting described the race as one of the region’s

Henrico County, VA · 4d

Virginia Mercury

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In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare for All

One of Chesterfield County resident John Meszaros’ sons was born with a rare metabolic syndrome, which required frequent doctor visits in his first year of life and came with hefty hospital bills at the start of it. Though his son is now covered by Medicaid, Meszaros said he and his wife have had to make […]

Virginia · 5d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Richmond’s Tech for Troops provides free laptops, computer training for veterans

8News is honoring veterans' voices for Veterans Day by highlighting the Tech for Troops organization, a Richmond nonprofit providing free laptops and computer training to service members and veterans across the country.

Richmond, VA · 4d

WTVR CBS 6

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Should the sales tax go up to fund school construction and major repairs?

47 Virginia localities ask voters to approve a 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction and major repairs for the next 20 years

Richmond, VA · 5d

Henrico Citizen

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Henrico Nonprofit Notes: Nov. 2, 2026

Weekly news and notes from the Henrico nonprofit community. Henrico supervisors approved an initial $66,000 contribution to Housing Families First Oct. 27 to support a full-time housing coaching and counseling position. According to the county, the position will assist residents of the former Glenwood Farms community as

Richmond, VA · 5d

Virginia Mercury

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Election Day 2026: Live updates

Virginians approve reproductive rights constitutional amendment, enshrine access to abortions By Charlotte Rene Woods - Tuesday November 3, 2026 10:04 pm By 10 p.m. Tuesday, more than 61% of Virginia voters approved enshrining reproductive rights into the state’s constitution, opting to permanently protect contraception, fertility treatments and abortion access. The amendment was one of the most contentious issues of the 2026 campaign cycle, with lawmakers, healthcare professionals, advocates and the public at odds over the measure. The Associated Press declared that it had been approved by a majority of voters at 9:01 p.m. Virginians for Reproductive Freedom, the leading group advocating for the amendment’s passage, celebrated the outcome Tuesday evening in Richmond. “Never again will our reproductive rights be a political football in Virginia,” said Han Jones, campaign manager for VFR, the coalition of advocacy organizations that spearheaded outreach about the amendment. “It takes multi-year concerted work, but as you can see in Virginia, it’s paying off,” Jones added at a victory party organized by the group in Richmond. Supporters celebrated the news with shouts of joy and dancing. The amendment passed the General Assembly for two years in a row to qualify for the ballot. Proponents had sought the

Virginia · 4d

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North Carolina’s S-Line Rail Project Gets $550 Million Boost to Connect Raleigh and Richmond

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s ambitious S-Line rail project is moving forward with an additional $550 million in federal-state partnership funding, bringing the state closer to establishing faster passenger rail service between Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia. The project aims to transform regional transportation by restoring a historic rail...

Raleigh, NC · 5d

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Richmond Businesses Offering I Voted Sticker Discounts on Election Day 2026

Local Richmond restaurants and cafes offer 10-25% discounts with proof of voting. National chains like Krispy Kreme and Jimmy Johns provide free items to all voters. Music, books, and cultural venues also participate in celebrating civic engagement. Election Day is here Richmond! If you’ve already made your way to the...

Richmond, VA · 4d

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College Republicans talk voter education, misinformation at watch party

The University of Richmond's College Republicans hosted an election night watch party for Virginia's midterm elections. The event took place at 6 p.m. in the Whitehurst Living Room, where students viewed election results on a large screen monitor. Junior Max Williams, president of the College Republicans, helped organize the event....

Richmond, VA · 3d

WTVR CBS 6

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Virginia voters approve amendments on abortion, same-sex marriage, voting rights

Virginia · 3d

WTVR CBS 6

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Central Virginia voters react to Midterm results

Virginia · 3d

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Shannon Taylor declares victory over Republican incumbent in close Central Virginia congressional race

Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor has flipped Virginia’s 1st Congressional District blue. Taylor is the winner in the hotly-contested race over incumbent Rob Wittman – continuing a night of upsets for Democrats nationally. “I’d like to welcome to the stage the next congresswoman..." was about all Governor...

Henrico County, VA · 3d

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Gov. Spanberger rallies for marriage equality amendment on Virginia ballot: 'Right a past wrong'

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger campaigned in Richmond on Saturday to support Question 2, a ballot measure that would remove Virginia's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. The governor joined the Human Rights Campaign and Equality Virginia at Babe's of Carytown to kick off a get-out-the-vote effort for the...

Virginia · 6d

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A Richmond School Board race is also on the ballot Tuesday

A special election for the 6th District seat on the Richmond City School Board is drawing extra attention as one candidate breaks fundraising records while the other utilizes a growing local progressive campaign apparatus. The race is between Anne Holton, who was appointed to the seat in February to fill...

Richmond, VA · 5d

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Community support has helped Texas Inn in Richmond to stay open

The Texas Inn at 2901 Park Avenue in Richmond, Virginia will be staying open thanks to the community after hefty appliance repair fines threatened to close its doors. Appliances and other things were not up to code, and it would cost about $20,000 to bring the well-known restaurant in compliance.

Richmond, VA · 5d

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LIST: Freebies and discounts you can get with an ‘I voted’ sticker in Richmond

Election Day is here! Richmonders who don their "I voted" stickers today can get a variety of freebies and discounts at local businesses. Here's a list compiled by 8News!

Richmond, VA · 4d

WRIC - ABC 8News

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Virginia advocates propose suicide prevention license plates after $174K raised at Out of the Darkness Walk

Virginia advocates introduced a bill for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) license plates following a Saturday walk in Richmond that raised more than $174,000.

Richmond, VA · 7d

The Progress-Index

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AdvanSix eyes federal grant for Hopewell expansion

AdvanSix's Hopewell polymer plant has been selected for a proposed $47.4 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to help fund a $98.1 million project to expand ammonia production used in fertilizer manufacturing, the company announced Thursday , Oct. 29 . The project, known as Project CENTURY, would modernize the facility and increase annual ammonia production by about 84,000 tons. Federal officials say the investment is aimed at strengthening domestic fertilizer supplies and reducing reliance on foreign sources. The project is designed to strengthen the company’s integrated ammonia manufacturing platform while increasing the availability of domestically produced nitrogen-based fertilizers for American farmers. The announcement is just that, an announcement. It means AdvanSix is in the running to get the grant, not a guarantee. But in a company statenent, the president and chief executive officer sounded optimistic about the chances. “For nearly a century, our teammates in Hopewell have proudly manufactured essential products here in America, including the nutrients farmers depend on to grow the food that feeds our families and communities,” Erin Kane said in the statement. Kane said the investment will support domestic manufacturing jobs and expand fertilizer production capacity while strengthening the agricultural supply chain. More: Hopewell seeks $40M

Hopewell, VA · 5d